Historical Person

Thomas Fowell Buxton

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๐Ÿ“ Jamaica

Thomas Fowell Buxton

Gender: Male

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Parliament debates immediate abolition amid evidence from Jamaica

๐Ÿ“… 29 March 1838

On 29 March 1838, the House of Commons debated immediate abolition of apprenticeship across the British colonies. Speakers cited evidence from Jamaica, including James Williamsโ€™s account and reports...

British Parliament debates abolition while protecting planter interests

๐Ÿ“… 15 May 1823

On 15 May 1823, the House of Commons debated the future of slavery in the British colonies. Thomas Fowell Buxton called for a process leading to the extinction of slavery, while the debate also...